Mom Tips

As a first-time mom, I tried to go into parenting with the mindset that my child is her own kid — she will do things in her own time, including meeting milestones like crawling and eating solid food. I wasn’t going to stress about it; logically, I knew that not all babies do the same things at the same time. It’s not a competition, right? Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Would breaking your child’s sleep schedule be catastrophic? For some parents it is, which is why we never put our kids on a strict schedule. Here are some reasons you might want to consider not doing it, either. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our ever more connected world, it benefits everyone to have more empathy and understanding of how people of different backgrounds and experiences live. One of the ways to teach our children about people who are different from them is through reading books and stories featuring diverse people. After all, reading is literally seeing the world through someone else’s eyes. Here are a few books you...

Potty training went off without a hitch, but there was no convenience in having a toddler who uses the potty instead of a diaper to do their business — aside from not having to buy diapers anymore. For all you parents who are feeling the pressure to potty train your littles, here are a few reasons to stop stressing and just enjoy the diapers while they last! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Kids love to play, and there’s a good reason for that — it’s how they learn! Not only do kids have fun while they’re playing, they also develop essential life skills, especially if they have adults to teach them while they’re playing. When kids play — whether that’s with toys, other kids, their parents, or even by themselves — they boost their imaginations, enhance their creativity, learn problem-...

Depending on the baby, sometime between months five and seven, something changes in a major way. Rolling in both directions, army-crawling across the floor, and sitting up on her own, my daughter is finally considered mobile. Fellow moms who are dealing with a similar issue, I have two words for you: baby jail. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wasn’t going to bother buying a new planner for 2021, but the more I thought about it the more I realized it would give me a way to plan for a year to look forward to, something better than 2020. Here are five reasons to buy yourself a planner and use it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is traditional to start the new year off with self-flagellation and promises to add more to your already heavy burdens of working, caring for children, distance learning, managing a household… and oh, did we forget that we’re still in the midst of a pandemic? But don’t worry: we’ve come up with some resolutions guaranteed to give you a break — and not one of them is about losing weight. Hosted...

Rest reduces stress, improves overall health, and allows your body and spirit to replenish itself and heal. However, it’s one thing to know the benefits of rest, and another to build it into your life. So, here are a few ways you can build rest into your routine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kindergarten, elementary school, high school – every phase of your child’s schooling has its unique circumstances and interactions. One thing is certain: It’s vital to have a good relationship with your child’s teacher, no matter what grade your kid is in. As you enter these important phases, here’s some advice that teachers would give to parents of students transitioning through these grades. Hos...

I don’t know about you, but though I love being a parent, I most certainly do not love the crushing amount of tasks you have to do for your kids. It’s overwhelming. However, since our role is to raise future adults, there’s no time like the present to teach our kids how to survive as a grown-up. Here are a few things to teach your kids — no matter their age — to make your lives easier. Hosted on A...

My dog and two cats were my whole world, and when I got pregnant, I was even more emotionally attached to all three of them than I had ever been (thanks, hormones). But immediately, people began to warn me: “You just won’t love them the same way after your baby is here.” I knew that I would love my baby when she arrived — that was a given. But would having an actual human child diminish the love I...

I think sometimes we romanticize every aspect of our kids’ lives and start to believe everyone when they say, “Enjoy this because you’re going to miss this stage.” Sure there are moments we all miss about our kids being babies, but there are definitely certain things we don’t ever want to relive. Here are a few. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I knew the day would come when my baby got hurt. Everyone warned me that it would happen. I understand that people (even moms!) are human, but I didn’t want to believe that applied to me, too. These kinds of things are totally avoidable if you’re careful, right? Uh, not exactly. Â Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been said that trying to have a conversation with a tween is like pulling teeth. But I disagree; I think it’s way more difficult than that. Sometimes it’s more like trying to glue those teeth back in. With a pair of tweezers. That are made out of paper. But it doesn’t always have to be painful to connect with your tween. Here are five ways to start a conversation with them – no teeth pulling...

If your social feeds are anything like mine, you’re likely inundated with headlines about New Year’s resolutions and diets. This year, try a Word or Phrase of the Year instead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prior to 2017, I used to throw around the words "mental health" as a respectful yet passive casual catchphrase about self-care and self-worth. Mental health has now become a top-tier, personal weekly priority that precedes pretty much all else in my house. So what do we do? Well, I've distanced myself from social media. Here's what continues to work for me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

When I was pregnant, I was busy making lists trying to prepare for motherhood. Magazine articles said my baby needed organic sheets, a giraffe called Sophie, and that I needed something called nipple cream. I heeded their advice and was sure these items made it to my catalog of “must-haves.” But diapers weren’t on my list to research because I figured there was nothing to it. Here are four discove...

I miss my friends. And with our current situation, it looks like I’m going to be missing them for a little longer. But even amidst the lockdowns we’ve managed to keep in touch. Here are five ways to stay connected during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feeding your baby is never as simple as it sounds. It starts when they’re born with the breastmilk vs. formula debate, and just as you think you’ve settled into a solid routine with bottles, it’s time to start solids. I’ve always been excited about introducing my daughter to food, but when the pediatrician gave us the go-ahead to start solids, I definitely panicked. Two months later, I still have...

With the state of politics, the climate, the pandemic — you name it — stakes are high right now. People have no qualms about sharing their beliefs, and there are signs and slogans everywhere. But what does standing up for your beliefs look like when you’re a kid? Or a teen? Or in places where such open displays of political beliefs are more frowned upon? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

This year, I became a mom for the first time, and that means I’ve also had to learn how to be a working mom for the first time. It hasn’t been easy, but here’s what I’ve learned from being a work-from-home mom so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whenever I tell people that I don’t buy my kids Christmas presents, people seem both appalled and jealous at the same time. In an effort to curb materialism but also be celebratory, some folks are of the 4-present philosophy. They give their kid something they want, something they need, something to wear, and something to read. That’s 4 too many presents for me.  Here’s why... Hosted on Acast. Se...

Household chores are a never-ending reality of life. Keeping up with kids, pets and a hectic schedule make it seem like there's always something to clean. With a few housekeeping tricks and these tips from some pros, though, you can keep on top of the cleaning and make life much easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a meeting recently, I noticed the host wearing a beautiful pair of earrings. She said she’d recently bought them to wear at home, just to make herself feel more put-together for her day. What a revelation! I glanced at myself in my Zoom window, wearing pajamas at 4pm, and decided I needed to follow her lead and start practicing more self-care. Here are five ways we can treat – and empower – our...